violence against women

In the first semester of 2019, there have been four femicides of South American escorts and models, revealing conflicts between Colombian and Venezuelan traffickers in Mexico

The sexual assaults took place in the Álvaro Obregón borough

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Let's not forget the central issue: reiterated physical attacks and sexual abuse against women

On Friday, Mexican women throughout the country marched against sexual crimes and the lack of action of authorities to punish offenders

At least four women, including 2 minors, were raped in recent days

The investigation will continue despite Epstein’s death

In Mexico, 600,000 sexual offenses are committed every year; 9 out of 10 victims are women, and 40% are under the age of 15

EL UNIVERSAL reveals that the reports denouncing sex crimes have increased in the last years

Forced displacement due to family violence is rarely acknowledged by the government; shelters managed by the civil society are the only option for the thousands of women escaping their aggressors